Which place is cheaper, Kuala Lumpur or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Kuala Lumpur?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Amman and Kuala Lumpur. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Amman or Kuala Lumpur?
Amman
Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, often referred to as KL, is the cosmopolitan capital of Malaysia. It is also the largest city in the country, having grown out of a small Chinese mining village. Today Kuala Lumpur is a microcosm of the country of Malaysia. The population is split between the Malay, Chinese, and Indian cultures which you can see reflected in the city's neighborhoods, cuisine, and entertainment. It's also an incredibly affordable city, even if you're looking for the comforts of a five star hotel or a luxury restaurant. Prices are almost always a fraction of what you would pay in Europe or the United States.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Tours for Seniors to Malaysia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Malaysia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Kuala Lumpur $62
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Kuala Lumpur is $62. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Amman and Kuala Lumpur in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Kuala Lumpur $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Kuala Lumpur $72
Compare Hotels in Amman and Kuala Lumpur
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Kuala Lumpur? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Amman Hotel Prices and Kuala Lumpur Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Kuala Lumpur $6.41
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:
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Bus Ride (for Two)$0.71
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RIde to Airport$28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman
Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- transfers Queen Alia Airport or Amman from/to Petra: $242
- Wadi Rum transfer from - to Amman: $323
- Transfer from Amman or Airport to Petra with Optional Tour: $99
- Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
- Shuttle Transfer from Amman to Jerusalem: $79
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $257
- Queen Alia Airport and Amman Private Transfer /Multiple Destion: $41
- Queen Alia Airport Transfers: $43
- Queen Alia Airport Transfer : $21
- Private departure transfer from Amman to airport: $30
- Private Transfer: From Amman City to Airport: $39
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Aqaba Airport: $153
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Kuala Lumpur
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Kuala Lumpur are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$3.14
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Metro Ride (for Two)$0.67
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Short Taxi Ride$3.14
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Taxi From Airport$19
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Bus from Airport$1.68
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Train & Boat to Pulau Ketam$2.52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kuala Lumpur
Also for Kuala Lumpur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- i-City Shah Alam Theme Park Adventure with Return Transfer: $59
- VIP Transfer by Mercedes Benz : Airport to Kuala Lumpur Hotel: $75
- VIP Arrival Transfer : Kuala Lumpur Airport: $196
- VIP Airport Transfer - Departure: $183
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Kuala Lumpur APT-HTL (KUL): $19
- Transfer To Avani Sepang Goldcoast Resort : $30
- Taman Negara Kuala Tahan Transfer Private Hyundai Starex: $120
- Sunway Lagoon: Ticket with Transfer from Kuala Lumpur: $87
- Sunway Lagoon: Admission Ticket & 2-Way Transfer: $72
- Sunway Lagoon Theme Park with Round-Trip Transfer: $83
- Sunway Lagoon Theme Park Ticket and 1 WAY Transfer (SIC – shared transfer): $55
- Sunway Lagoon One-Day Admission Tickets Including Transfer: $68
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Kuala Lumpur?
Prices for flights to both Kuala Lumpur and Amman change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAmman $34Kuala Lumpur $15
Typical Food Prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Pastries$4.23
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Tea$5.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman
For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Amman:Home resturant lunch and dinner: $37
- Private Day or Night Amman Sightseeing - Optional Cooking or Wine Tasting Tour : $51
- 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $71
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- 3-Hours Guided Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173
Typical Food Prices in Kuala Lumpur
For Kuala Lumpur, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner at Ding Tai Fung$8.39
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Roti Bread$0.21
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Food Court Lunch$3.02
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Dinner at Indian Restaurant (for Two)$4.51
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kuala Lumpur
For Kuala Lumpur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- ARAS Restaurant at KL Tower Buffet Dinner: $28
- Nightlife Street Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $43
- Street Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $49
- Sambal Streets Kuala Lumpur Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $49
- Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Cultural Night Experience with Buffet Dinner : $53
- From Kuala Selangor Fireflies Tour with Dinner: $53
- Cultural Night Tour with Dinner: $55
- Malaysia Cooking Classes: $60
- Kuala Lumpur by Night and Malaysian Food Tour: $61
- Petaling Street Heritage Food Tour: $62
- Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals: $63
- Kuala Selangor Fireflies Tour Include Seafood Dinner (Free Boat Ride): $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Kuala Lumpur $13
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- From Amman :Private day tour to Jerash and Ajloun: $81
- Tour to the hidden Kingdom of the north: $300
- 01 Day Tour to Dead Sea From Amman: $220
- 1 Day Tour to Amman Jerash and Ajloun castle : $150
- 1 Day Tour: Amman and Jerash: $176
- 1-Day Tour: Amman and Dead Sea: $161
- 1-Night Private Overnight Madaba Independent Tour from Amman: $170
- 1-Night Private Overnight Wadi Mujib Independent Tour from Amman: $271
- 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $150
- 2 Day Tour Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $300
- 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $264
- 2 Days Tour of Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman: $245
Typical Entertainment Prices in Kuala Lumpur
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Kuala Lumpur's activities, tours, and tickets:
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KL Tower Admission (for Two)$9.43
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Canopy Walk at FRIM Forest Reserve$1.05
Tours and Activities in Kuala Lumpur
For Kuala Lumpur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Adventure Sports & Thrilling White-water Rafting in Kampar River: $241
- Batu Caves And Countryside Tour: $24
- Full Day Kuala Lumpur City Tour with Petronas Twin Tower Tickets: $95
- Full Day Melaka Tour with The Shore Sky Tower 43rd Floor - Unesco Heritage: $188
- Historic And Heritage Melaka Tour: $55
- History, Heritage & Culture Of Malaysia Tour: $62
- Ipoh "The Land Of Grace" + Orang Utan Island +Lunch(Guided Tour): $241
- Kuala Lumpur (Genting Highlands 7.5 hours Private Tour): $65
- Kuala Lumpur Full Day City & Shopping Tour with Lunch (PRIVATE TOUR): $77
- Malacca Instagram Tour: Most Famous Spots (Private & All-Inclusive): $184
- Malaysia: Aquaria KLCC Entry Ticket: $13
- *13 Hrs Kuala Lumpur & Melaka Van Tour from Bentong w' Tour Guide: $108
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Kuala Lumpur $6.21
Typical Alcohol Prices in Kuala Lumpur
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Kuala Lumpur are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine$9.43
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Kuala Lumpur, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Kuala Lumpur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Kuala Lumpur is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Kuala Lumpur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kuala Lumpur and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Amman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amman than you might in Kuala Lumpur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Kuala Lumpur Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur has a larger population, and is about 14% larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Kuala Lumpur, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Amman or Kuala Lumpur?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Amman or Kuala Lumpur in the Summer?
Both Kuala Lumpur and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Kuala Lumpur because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kuala Lumpur. In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Kuala Lumpur. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Kuala Lumpur receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
It's quite sunny in Kuala Lumpur. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Kuala Lumpur during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Kuala Lumpur receives 200 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman is generally cooler than Kuala Lumpur. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and Kuala Lumpur fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Kuala Lumpur 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Amman or Kuala Lumpur in the Autumn?
Both Kuala Lumpur and Amman during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kuala Lumpur year-round.
Kuala Lumpur gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Amman usually gets less rain in October than Kuala Lumpur. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Kuala Lumpur receives 280 mm (11 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Amman. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Kuala Lumpur. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kuala Lumpur receives 169 hours of full sun.
Amman is cooler than Kuala Lumpur in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Kuala Lumpur fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Kuala Lumpur 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Amman or Kuala Lumpur in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Kuala Lumpur. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Kuala Lumpur attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Kuala Lumpur receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Amman usually receives less rain than Kuala Lumpur. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Kuala Lumpur receives 239 mm (9.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Kuala Lumpur during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Kuala Lumpur receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In the winter, Amman is much colder than Kuala Lumpur. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Kuala Lumpur averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Kuala Lumpur 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Amman or Kuala Lumpur in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Amman as well as Kuala Lumpur. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kuala Lumpur throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Kuala Lumpur. Amman usually gets less rain in April than Kuala Lumpur. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Kuala Lumpur receives 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Kuala Lumpur. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kuala Lumpur receives 199 hours of full sun.
In April, Amman is generally much colder than Kuala Lumpur. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and Kuala Lumpur fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Kuala Lumpur 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Kuala Lumpur and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 260 mm (10.2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 280 mm (11 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 290 mm (11.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 250 mm (9.8 in) |
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